Pharmacist

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a qualified Pharmacist to oversee hospital pharmacy operations, interpret orders, provide drug information, and support discharge planning. The role emphasizes patient safety and quality improvement.

Minimum BS in Pharmacy, at least 1 year hospital experience preferred, and current South Dakota pharmacist license are required. Flexible shifts with day/evening/weekend/holiday coverage are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy.
• Minimum of 1 year of hospital Pharmacy experience preferred.
• Current pharmacist’s license issued by the State South Dakota Board of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, execute, and evaluate all aspects of hospital pharmacy services.
• Interpret and process physicians’ orders and provide drug information.
• Participate in discharge planning and quality improvement activities.
• Supervise pharmacy personnel in the absence of the Team Leader.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Drug information

Patient confidentiality

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Work Shift

Day/Evening/Weekend/Holiday Shift (United States of America)

Location

Sioux Falls, SD

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day/Evening/Weekend/Holiday Shift (United States of America)

At Avera Heart Hospital, you’re not just joining a workplace – you’re becoming part of a family. With more than 700 dedicated employee, we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide – out of more than 4,000 – to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Position Highlights

Position Summary

Responsible for assisting with planning, organizing, directing, executing, and evaluating all aspects of the pharmacy services for the hospital. Interprets and processes physicians’ orders, performs drugs information, continuous quality improvement activities, participates in discharge planning and performs non-distributive services, such as drug-level monitoring, that are established by policy. In the absence of the Team Leader, supervises pharmacy personnel to ensure an efficient workflow in a positive work environment. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

Work Schedule

Flexible schedule to cover all shifts and weekend activities with on-call participation.

Work Environment

May be exposed to communicable diseases when working in a healthcare environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Education/Experience

Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy. Minimum of 1 year of hospital Pharmacy experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification

Current pharmacist’s license issued by the State South Dakota Board of Pharmacy.